BJJ Gi Question

How much do they shrink when you wash them? My pants are good length wise and the waist is manageable. The jacket, however, is very big. The sleeves are a good length but the actual jacket length almost goes to my knees. Will it get better when I wash it?

How much do they shrink when you wash them? My pants are good length wise and the waist is manageable. The jacket, however, is very big. The sleeves are a good length but the actual jacket length almost goes to my knees. Will it get better when I wash it?

It will shrink, but not that much. If it is at your knees it probably won't shrink more than a couple of inches. The problem with GI's is that the sizes are basically made for people who all have the same build. That means if have really wide shoulders but are 5'9" you have to buy a gi made for a 6'4" dude.

Don't dry them in the dryer anyway (certainly not on high heat), but air dry them. That will help with longevity and should help prevent shrinking. Unless you want it to shrink a little, then by all means fry that sucker once.